Apr 02 Stanford waives tuition for families making below $125,000 By Anna Sillers Stanford University announced today that recently-accepted students whose parents have less than $125,000 in income or assets won’t have to pay anything toward tuition. And for those making below $65,000, room and board will also be free. Continue reading
Apr 02 Man walks 2,660-mile trail, takes selfie every mile to prove it By Joshua Barajas Over the course of five months, Andy Davidhazy hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,660-mile walk that began in Mexico and snaked up the West Coast. He took a selfie at every mile, and by the time he reached his… Continue reading
Apr 02 Parents of Clemson University student think fraternity hazing led to his death By Colleen Shalby Tucker Hipps' death was not initially investigated in connection to fraternity hazing. But in the six months since, questions have surfaced about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Continue reading
Apr 02 Why education won't solve America's inequality crisis By Simone Pathe Earnings inequality in America has increased since 1979 — that much we know. But why and what to do about it is murky — in part because we’re often talking past each other when we talk about inequality. There are… Continue reading
Apr 02 Indiana governor approves changes to state's religious freedom law By Justin Scuiletti Republican leaders in the Indiana legislature announced today a proposal aiming to clarify the state's controversial religious freedom law, which has come under fire under the belief that the new rules would allow businesses to discriminate against LGBT customers… Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 53:59 PBS NewsHour full episode April 1, 2015 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Justice Department indicts Sen. Bob Menendez for corruption. Also: Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program extend for a second day, first-ever mandatory water restrictions in California, debating the right to die in Canada, Atlanta educators convicted… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 7:32 Gov. Jerry Brown: California has to change what's comfortable to address drought By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 6:26 With growing focus on intervention for boys of color, a reminder not to forget the girls By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 6:51 How cheating on standardized tests can be a criminal act By PBS News Hour In Atlanta, 11 former public school teachers, principals and administrators were convicted of racketeering charges for cheating on standardized tests for financial rewards and bonuses. An investigation had found systematic cheating in more than 40 schools. Judy Woodruff learns more… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 8:34 Canadian court OKs doctor-assisted suicide, but who's eligible? By PBS News Hour In March, Canada's Supreme Court ruled unanimously that all Canadians have a constitutional right to have doctors help them die. Special correspondent John Larson reports from British Columbia on how doctors, patients and politicians are grappling with how to set… Continue watching